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Rental prices in Queens are up almost 5% from a year ago: report

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Jan. 16, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The average rental price in Queens increased 4.76% over the past year, from $2,654 in December 2022 to $2,780 in December 2023, according to a report by the New York City real estate firm M.N.S. Real Estate. Studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units all experienced increases in rental prices across…
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Noguchi Museum holding Spanish-language photography workshop program

Jan. 15, 2024 By zgewelb Jan. 15, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The Noguchi Museum is offering a free photography workshop program conducted entirely in Spanish starting from Jan. 16 and running through Feb. 27. This creative opportunity will take place Tuesday mornings from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The workshop is designed for adults aged… Read more »

NYC restaurant week is back with over 30 restaurants participating in Queens

Jan. 15, 2024 By admin Jan. 15, 2024 By Isabel Song Beer and Czarinna Andres New York City Restaurant Week is back and better than ever with over 600 participating restaurants, including more than 30 in Queens. Beginning Jan. 16 and running through Feb. 4, NYC Restaurant Week bills itself as an opportunity to explore… Read more »

Two women-owned businesses recognized by borough-wide award

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Jan. 12, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Two Queens small business owners were recognized as outstanding leaders at the Five Borough Minority and Women-Owned Business Leaders Award ceremony on Thursday. The MWBE Award is organized by TD Bank and the five chambers of commerce in each borough. To be considered for the award, businesses must have proven that they increased sales, profits or employees over the past three years and have demonstrated efforts to advance the minority business community, among other qualifications. The ten awardees from across the city run a range of businesses from restaurants to consulting firms. Some entered…
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Queens children to star in Manhattan musical opening this month

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Jan. 11, 2024 By Rachel Butler Four kids from Queens are to star in a brand new musical presented by the Manhattan-based TADA! Youth Theater over a three-week period in late January and early February. The jazz-styled musical, called B.O.T.C.H. (Bureau of Turmoil, Chaos, & Headaches), will take place at the 15 W 28th St….
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QNS Weekender: Six things to do in Queens this weekend

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Jan. 11, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Just because the holiday season has come and gone does not mean that there is any shortage of fun and entertaining things to do in Queens this weekend. From shows, to hikes, to fun classes, there is a lot to do this weekend.   Friday, Jan. 12   All…
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Queens neighborhoods to lead NYC real estate resurgence in 2024: Report

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Jan. 10, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Queens is poised to be the epicenter of New York City’s real estate resurgence in 2024, according to a report by the real estate firm Street Easy. The report, titled 10 NYC Neighborhoods to Watch in 2024, said that trendy sub-neighborhoods within Queens will be stealing much of the spotlight, noting that in 2023 many renters and potential buyers flocked to the borough in search of more affordable housing options. While Queens is expected to shine, the report also indicates that Manhattan may regain popularity among renters this year as rental prices begin to…
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Crunching the Queens crime numbers: vehicle thefts continue to increase

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Jan. 10, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The number of reported cases of vehicle thefts rose across Queens over the last month compared to the same period a year ago, according to the latest crime stats released by the NYPD on Monday. During the 28-day period from Dec. 11 to Jan. 7, the number of vehicle…
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Op-ed | New York City’s broken property tax system

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Jan. 8, 2024 By Martha Stark For decades, it has been an open secret that New York City’s property tax system is inequitable and unfair. This regressive system, rooted in outdated and discriminatory policies, has not only exacerbated the housing crisis but also deepened the economic divide, disproportionately burdening lower-income and minority communities. Next week,…
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